Inverness Burns Club, which was established in 1949, held its annual Burns Supper in the Lochardil Hotel. Top table guests were: (back row) honorary secretary Glen Stewart; piper Bill Hamilton who also addressed the haggis; Colin Baillie, who proposed

A SCENIC Highland tourist route has been given a major publicity boost as it is set to feature in an episode of the word`s biggest motoring TV show. Top Gear`s new presenter Rory Reid has spent the last week driving the North Coast 500 for the next series, which starts in May.

Scottish Rugby has given the club the cash as part of club sustainability funding. It has also received funding from the national lottery. It is one of 12 clubs in Scotland to receive funding following on from investment last season. Club chairman